That kind of domination will help you be more profitable/productive at what you do. 

Who cares about the interest rate if you can find a loan product with a fixed rate that allows you to cash flow?

I am managing 13 doors locally in the Berwyn market, and I am working on acquiring more.

@Adam Widder, It is true that property that qualifies for 1031 is property that you have the intent of holding for productive investment use. 

I personally didn't like it because you have to do everything yourself everyday - go buy all the products in Costco or other huge stores, looking for discounts and promotions to get a better price (because most of the profit in vending comes from a very cheap prices when you buy bulk).

Step one: Acquire a single family home for 80% of its value then brrrr that property. step two: Repeat until the funds are available for a multi-unit then brrrr it.step three: By this point, I should have a network, I have deals under my belt, and the knowledge to invest into apparments.

I am less than thrilled with the performance of GE products as well, but we're not talking the same level of flimsy.

But it was all about entertainment and money made for the production company at the end.

I believe we can write it off if we make improvements to our house, but not to acquire another.

Has anyone been able to execute on such a strategy with an FHA or a competitive loan product for first time homebuyers.